During an appearance on the show Talk With Flee, Harlem rapper and media personality Cam’ron revealed that he chose to appear on ESPN’s First Take completely without pay. Rather than viewing the lack of a paycheck as a loss, Cam’ron framed his decision as a long-term strategic investment. He noted that ESPN broadcasts into roughly
Wiz Khalifa Turns His Tattoos Into Chipotle Bags For Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh native Wiz Khalifa partnered with Chipotle Mexican Grill to design limited-edition to-go bags inspired by his own tattoos for a Friday the 13th promotion. Playing off the viral “tatted like a Chipotle bag” meme—which compares heavily tattooed people to the chain’s doodled packaging—the collaboration flips the joke by covering Chipotle’s takeout bags in artwork
Nicholas Irving calls Nicki Minaj Standing Up for Trump is a Disgrace
Shawn Prez and former Army Ranger Nicholas Irving break down a chaotic week in politics, from Donald Trump’s comments about Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu to talk of a possible Democratic “blue wave” in Congress. The conversation moves through MAGA voter frustration, broken promises over tariffs and proposed $5,000 checks, and why some supporters may be
Molly Santana Partners With Epic Records Through Her Black Punk Music Imprint
The deal gives the 22-year-old rapper a major-label partner without pushing her new venture into the background. The arrangement creates two connected lanes. Santana joins Epic as an artist, while Black Punk Music becomes the banner for the next stage of her work. Her first release under the deal, “A Girl Is a Gun,” arrived
Druski Delivers SNL’s Biggest Audience In Two Years
Comedian and digital creator Druski delivered Saturday Night Live its largest audience in two years during his hosting debut on November 7, 2026, drawing 5.6 million Live+Same Day viewers. Joining musical guest The Strokes, Druski made history as the first social media content creator to host the late-night sketch show in its 51-year run. The
Statik Selektah speaks on Expensive Taste, 2 Chainz Album & Protecting Hip-Hop Culture
During his appearance on HOT 97’s Mornings with Mero, legendary producer and DJ Statik Selektah dived deep into the release of his 11th studio album, Expensive Taste. The project functions as a massive, soulful boom-bap showcase, packing over 33 heavyweight artists—including Joey Bada$$, Freddie Gibbs, Ab-Soul, Westside Gunn, Busta Rhymes, and Raekwon—onto a rich, jazz-inflected
Questlove talks Seeking Autism And ADHD Testing during podcast with Michelle Obama & her Brother
In a candid conversation on the talk show “IMO,” iconic musician and The Roots co-founder Questlove opened up about seeking professional testing for autism and ADHD. Speaking with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, the Oscar-winning filmmaker described his choice to undergo formal evaluation as a “quasi-disclosure” regarding his lifelong feelings of being different. He reflected
Vlad Tells TK Kirkland How He Bought a House with a Stock Loan He Never Paid Pack
Vlad sits down with comedian TK Kirkland for a sharp conversation on investing, Robinhood, and how everyday people can enter the stock market with small amounts. After discussing Vlad Tenev, the Robinhood CEO reportedly worth billions, they break down fractional shares, Stash, and why more Black and Latino investors are using trading apps. Vlad explains
Dr. Dre speaks On How It All Started with Ice Cube and Mike Epps
From how it all started, to what it’s like for artists to work with the legend, even Cube and Dre reminiscing on the first time they were booed at the Apollo Theater. During the premiere episode of Ice Cube and Mike Epps’ new podcast Listen & Laugh, Dr. Dre sat down to reflect on the
All-White Quebec Rap Awards Slate Sparks Industry Backlash
Quebec’s biggest music-industry awards are facing a fresh argument over who gets recognized in rap after all five nominees in the 2026 album category were white. The ADISQ slate named Aswell for Berger, Calamine for Rétrograde, FouKi for Still Kankan, Kinji00 for À la prochaine fois and Loud for Douze sur douze. Loud won the